Signature bond is like a "get out of jail free card". When a criminal suspect is arrested, booked, and granted "own recognizance" release, no bail money needs to be paid to the court, and no bond is posted. The suspect is merely released after promising, in writing, to appear in court for all upcoming proceedings. Failure to appear and there will be no amount of money to release you.
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Accepted Answer Date Created: September 28,2015